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An athlete who passed the UFC weigh-in fell unconscious while descending from the scale.
Britain's "The Sun" reported Cameron Smotherman's fainting accident during the UFC 324 official weigh-in event in Las Vegas on the 25th (Korea time) as a "horror moment."
The accident happened in an instant. Smotherman, who hit the bantamweight limit and climbed the scale, was unable to hold himself as he tried to get off the scale shortly after receiving the signal to pass through. He went forward as if his legs had lost their strength, and collapsed, hitting his face hard on the floor of the stage without any defensive action. The scene was so dangerous that officials and fans at the scene screamed.
UFC medical staff and officials immediately ran onto the stage to check Smotherman's condition, but they couldn't get up on their own. In the end, Smotherman was helped out by the staff and immediately transferred to a nearby hospital for a thorough examination. Fortunately, he is said to have regained consciousness and stabilized.
The bantamweight match between Smotherman and Ricky Tercios, which was scheduled for the accident, was immediately canceled. The UFC decided to cancel the match, considering safety issues such as the fear of concussion and poor condition of the athlete. It has become a prime example of how much excessive weight loss can have a fatal effect on athletes.
Meanwhile, UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett is drawing keen attention as a large-scale event in which he fights Justin Gaic for a provisional lightweight title. However, a dizzying accident occurred in the undercard balance ahead of the main event, forcing fans to wipe out their surprised hearts.
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